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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $505 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Colchester to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Birmingham:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $94.
A bus is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Birmingham
How to get from Colchester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX717 · NX777
6:40 PM 6h40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX717 · NX777
6:40 PM 6h40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 1:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34289+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+
P012701:00 PM 2h56 Colchester station (COL) 3:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $104 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W34208+P01257+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston
11:30 AM 2h57 Colchester station (COL) 2:27 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $74 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34214+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+P66976
11:33 AM 3h15 Colchester station (COL) 2:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $74 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34232+C04667+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston
12:33 PM 3h15 Colchester station (COL) 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX717 · NX777
4:45 PM 6h50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 11:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX777
2:10 PM 7h30 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 9:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $43 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX777
11:55 AM 5h00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 4:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Birmingham:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $94.
A bus is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Birmingham costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Lumo to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Loganair to go to Birmingham by flight.
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